For those of you coming to Montreal for a weekend and not sure of what to do in terms of tours and sightseeing, we did the research for you and have narrowed the notable day tour list down to a few that we feel are must-sees when visiting the belle ville. See below for the best tours that Montreal (and it’s countryside) has to offer.
Laurentian Mountains Day Trip
This tour offers visitors a full day (8 hours) of exploring the mountains, lakes and forests of the Laurentians. The tour also stops in quaint French villages and gives enough free time to cruise Lac des Sables and explore and shop at unique boutiques in Ste. Agathe des Monts. They offer pick-up and drop you off right in front of your hotel.
Montreal City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
We love this tour because it allows you to create your own itinerary and set your own timetable. Your one-day ticket on the Montreal city hop-on hop-off tour gives you to choice to get on and off as you please at any of their 10 stops across the city. Some notable stops include Notre Dame Basillica, Chinatown, Crescent Street and Mount Royal Park. You can keep yourself busy all day long exploring different sights and neighborhoods of Montreal, eating at amazing restaurants and shopping at notable stores. Do your research before and plan the best day itinerary customized to your personal taste.
Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal
This-12 hour tour gives you the opportunity to leave Montreal for the day (pick-up right at your hotel, of course) and takes you right to Quebec city, the historic heart of French Canada. This tour offers a full day of sightseeing through Quebec with the help of a local licensed tour guide. This tour offers great photo taking opportunities and stops at Montmorency Falls, a waterfall higher than Niagara Falls. They also squeeze in a river cruise on the Louis Jolliet with stops at Place Royale, Plains of Abraham, and the Parliament Building. You will return to Montreal tired and ready for a late dinner out on the town with some wine.